Middle Prong Trail

Middle Prong Trail is a 8.1 mile moderately trafficked out and back trail located near Townsend, Tennessee that features a waterfall and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Horses are also able to use this trail.

This trail is definitely a moderate hike. The trail is very rocky and mostly at an incline going in, but the trail has some wonderful views of the river and many smaller falls along the way. We only hiked about 2.5 miles in then turned back. There are plenty of places along the trail to stop and rest or have lunch. The trail is wide and was not heavily trafficked. Would definitely do it again and try to make it all the way to the falls.

Bill A.

Loved everything about this trail! Even if you only drove to the trailhead and out again, it would be worth it (which we are recommending to some elder friends with trouble walking). We did 2.5 miles of the trail. Frequent "offshoots" where you can get off trail to the water and get a better look. Gradual, slow incline, and wide, level (for the most part) path. Full shade all the time. Few other hikers which was awesome. Bring bug spray!!!

I enjoyed this hike a lot. Gorgeous views and waterfalls along the way but Indian Trail Falls at the top is what makes it worth it. the trail is near the top when you come to a small clearing. You will see the trail to the left. It is unkept and not marked. Make your way down into one of the best views around.

Fun trail with a lot of little waterfalls and streams right next to the trail. Good for little kids (ours are 2, 4, and 6.) We didnt see too many additional hikers on this trail, which we enjoyed! Had a picnic on a big rock along the trail. Trail bed is a mix of gravel and rocks, pretty easy for our group. We probably only did about 2.5 miles of the trail as everyone was moving slow after traveling.